mtlumby2d Chapter 2079
Chapter 2079
Chapter 2079
The wedding procession sent by Emperor Yu of Liang was huge, with more than a thousand people, fluttering flags and bright armor, and had been stationed outside the capital for a long time.
The leading general held the golden scepter bestowed by the emperor in his hand, and behind him were elite cavalrymen lined up in formation, their iron armor reflecting the cold light; the accompanying ceremonial officials, eunuchs, and palace maids were all in gorgeous clothes, demonstrating the importance that Emperor Yu attached to this marriage.
The grand ceremony in which Anxia sent off the bride was actually three times more spectacular than the thousand-strong crowd that came from Liang State to welcome the bride.
The wedding procession stretched for miles, with both the civil and military classes showing their elegance and grace.
The military generals led the way with their iron cavalry, wearing dark armor and carrying swords and spears like a forest; the civil officials led the ceremonial music and guards of honor, and the great scholars in blue robes and wide belts recited "Feng Ming Ji" and "Tian Chao Li Dian" loudly, their voices shaking the sky, fully displaying the elegance and grace of the superior country.
At that time, Anxia sat upright in the carriage, listening to the loud voices outside, with the corners of her lips slightly raised.
This move was not only a show of affection and a way to make her look good, but also a way to build momentum for the two countries. The two powers joined forces and shook the world, and no one dared to invade again.
The retired emperor, the retired empress, Emperor Wenxuan and the young empress all escorted him to Changting, which was thirty miles away.
At this point, Emperor Wenxuan and the young queen's puppet mission was completed. The two quietly changed their clothes and disappeared into the wedding procession.
Shi Anxia held onto the golden and jade railings of the phoenix carriage and slowly descended, her twelve-piece skirt embroidered with gold and phoenixes spreading out like clouds.
Blue sky, white clouds and green grass.
The rituals and music never stopped.
Xiao Yunde helped Tang Chujun get down from the imperial carriage.
Tang Chujun had already rushed forward without caring about etiquette and hugged his daughter into his arms, "My Xia'er..."
The voice was broken in the wind, and the rouge-stained tears rolled down onto Shi Anxia's phoenix robe, blurring the peony embroidered with gold thread into a dark color.
She stroked her daughter's hair with trembling hands and her eyes turned red from crying.
After this separation, I don’t know when we will meet again.
This daughter is her guardian angel.
"Mother, you should be happy for me." Shi Anxia's lips showed a hint of tenderness.
Tang Chujun nodded, choking with sobs, "I'm happy, I'm happy! Xia'er... I just can't bear to leave you..."
No words can express the sadness of parting, but I cannot miss the auspicious time under the watchful eyes of all the officials.
Tang Chujun reluctantly retreated to Xiao Yunde's side, staring at his daughter's face without blinking, as if he wanted to engrave his daughter in his heart.
Xiao Yunde said, "Xia'er, bring a message to your husband for me. If Liang State needs anything, the North Wing will do its best to meet its needs."
When these words were spoken, the Liang envoys Wu Xianwen and Wang Yi who were standing nearby were greatly shocked.
As the saying goes, a gentleman's promise is as light as the five mountains. Moreover, the emperor holds the real power of the northern wing, so these words carry more weight.
But Xiao Yunde added, "What the Feather Emperor has paid for our Northern Wing is beyond measure."
Shi Anxia bowed deeply and thanked him dignifiedly. As the Queen of Liang, she thanked Beiyi for his promise.
Finally, Shi Anxia couldn't help but ask, "Is there something on your mind, father?" She had noticed that Xiao Yunde looked strange.
Xiao Yunde was silent for a moment before saying, "Xiao Zhi was washed away by the flood."
It turned out that on the second day after Emperor Wenxuan ascended the throne, Prince Guizheng Xiao Zhi set out for his fiefdom.
Escorting him were Long Jiang and the entire Xiying Guard.
It is protection, and of course it is also escort.
When passing through Qianzhou Jiangcheng, there was a flood.
Longjiang sent back an urgent report of 800 miles: Prince Guizheng had experience in disaster relief, and immediately organized the local officials to evacuate the people and rescue supplies. Prince Guizheng did not sleep for three days and three nights, and stayed in front of the embankment with the prefect of Qianzhou and others.
At that time, Prince Gui Zheng ordered the entire Xiying Guard to go out and rescue people, and there was no need to protect him.
Long Jiang repeatedly warned that Prince Gui Zheng must not go to the battlefield in person. As a result, when they returned, not only Prince Gui Zheng, but also the prefect of Lianqian Prefecture, as well as the co-prefect and the magistrate all went to the battlefield to rescue people.
Finally, the body of Tongzhi was found, but the prince Guizheng was nowhere to be found. Some people said that they saw the official holding a child up a tree, but he was washed away by the raging flood.